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    Ankle Alphabet (Flexibility)

    These directions are for your right foot. Switch sides for your left foot.

    1. Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you.

    2. Rest your right calf on a rolled-up towel. Use your foot to write the letters of the alphabet in midair.

    3. Repeat this exercise 3 times a day, or as directed.

    Foot with ghosted-in positions showing foot drawing letters of alphabet.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth Researcher
    Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
    Date Last Reviewed: 10/1/2024
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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